Soft ground. It looked hard work yesterday and I wonder how those testing conditions will go for some. I can't say I enjoy watching the races, the NH has no real interest or meaning to me at all and I'm simply writing this post to fill a hole.
1:30 Cheltenham -
Not sure how many were expected for this almost £100,000 prize but only four have made it to the start. Anti-post backers must be in despair with this soft ground. No value if you don't get to the line, hey. Unless something strange happens, this looks a two horse race. I will go with Willie Mullins Galopin Des Champs.
Fell 5/6 -1pt
2:10 Cheltenham -
A big old field of 22. I do hate these handicaps. I will hope Winter Fog enjoys a test of stamina for Emmet Mullins.
4th 11/2 -1pt
2:50 Cheltenham -
The Ryanair Chase with just 7 runners. I will go with Allaho for the Mullins team. A big old pot of money for winning this.
1st 4/7 +0.57pts
3:30 Cheltenham -
The Stayers' Hurdle over 3m. Another race I have no idea about. I will be hoping Philip Hobs has a bit of luck here with Thyme Hill.
2nd 11/2 -1pt
4:10 Cheltenham -
18 runners at the time of writing. Imperial Alcazar gets the vote here.
2nd 7/2 -1pt
4:50 Cheltenham -
Love Envoi each way.
1st 15/2 +9.37pts
5:30 Cheltenham -
Omar Maretti straight win.
PU 9/1 -1pt
Total on the day +4.94pts
Pleased that is done as running out of steam.
Good luck to all.
